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Review summary: With its sleek body and touchscreen (a current must-have feature), the 10-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S60 is a stylish, functional accessory that allows for extensive photo personalisation. For those looking for high performance, however, the search isn ...

Pros: Optical image stabilisation ; 89mm touchscreen LCD ; pretty ; fun features

Cons: Comparatively slow interface ; relatively slow for its class ; soft images ; all but the power and shutter are touchscreen controlled

Verdict: Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera

Pros: Optical image stabilization; 3.5-inch touch-screen LCD; pretty; fun features

Cons: Comparatively slow interface; relatively slow for its class; soft images; all but the power and shutter are touch-screen controlled

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Review summary: The company's first touchscreen camera features an innovative user interface, but sadly its pictures don't live up to the Nikon name.

Pros: Interesting touchscreen interface ; iPhone-like playback navigation ; lush 3.5-inch LCD

Cons: Below-average image quality ; no control over zoom speed

Verdict:  The S60 tries hard to differentiate itself from other shooters by having innovative navigation options, but sadly its image quality isn't up to expectations.

Review summary: The market for slimline touchscreen cameras is heating up. Nikon's S60 is almost button-less and has a large 3.5in screen for showing off your snaps - but how does it shape up to Sony's classy DSC-T77.

Verdict: Nikon's S60 is a similar beast, though with a couple of key differences. We also have a few quibbles after playing with this camera

Review summary: The Coolpix S60 is a stylish new addition to the wide-ranging Nikon lineup. It boasts a handsome 3.5-inch touch screen LCD and a surprising lack of buttons and switches: the screen is the only method of input, At a glance this looks like a camera that ...

Pros: - Stylish look - Tap to focus - Manual white balance

Cons: - Limited manual control - Fragile or no port protection - Sluggish and low resolution touch screen

Verdict: Nikon's S60 is a gorgeous slip of a phone, bedecked in a spangled body. It's pleasant to hold and even more so to look at. Functionality wise, the focus is fast, it has a good zoom, and a decent amount of white balance control. The ability to tap any ...